Snow has finally come so it's the highest time to start cross country skiing.
As I received some demands for sth doable by a total beginner, I'd propose to meet in Saignelégier (JU) where you can rent a ski set (25CHF/day: http://www.sportissimo.ch/ ) and buy a ski pass (5-10CHF).

When everyone is equipped, an short introduction to cross-country skiing technique will be given. Normally it takes about 30 minutes for an absolute beginner to learn the basic step which is enough for us.
Then we will ski altogether in the Jurassic spruce forest on the prepared tracks. The plan is to make a loop east from Saignelégier and return to the ski rental place. About 8km long in total. As always, the exact route and distance will be adjusted to the participants and snow conditions.

http://skidefond.ch/images/plans/plan01-02-03-04.pdf
After skiing we can have rest in the restaurant in Centre de Loisirs ( http://www.centredeloisirs.ch/ ), or in the spa/swimming pool there, depending on the individual preferences.

I'll have a car in Saingelegier o there will be a place to leave your heavier stuff (mainly boots).


Transportation to Saignelégier:

From Basel: 8:37, direction Porrentruy, change in Glovelier
From Neuchatel: 8:32, change in La Chaux-de-Fonds
From Biel/Bienne: 8:49, change in Delémont and Glovelier

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RSVP'd Yes: 3 (1 members and 2 guests)

• Borinquen + 2 guests - Look forward to it!

RSVP'd No: 3

• Odile - Not this time unfortunately. If you ever want to organise something similar at La Brévine, Les Cernets or Les Rasses- happy to join in and help organise.
• adrianlondon - Unfortunately, I've got plans to be in Engelberg instead
• debra - Would love to come another time, but will be in Engelberg tomorrow instead.